On behalf of NMEA we would like to invite you to attend the NMEA 2008 Convention & Exposition, “Fun in the San Diego Sun”. The NMEA 2008 Convention & Exposition will be held from October 1-4, 2008 at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, California.
The 2008 NMEA Convention & Expo offers great opportunities to network, view new products for release in 2009, and participate in training sessions. Here are just some of the elements of the 2008 NMEA Convention:
- More exhibit booths
- Education Day with 2 sessions to choose from. FREE to NMEA members
- NMEA 2000® Dealer Training
- Advanced MEI Session
- Basic MEI Session
- Extended Manufacturer and Dealer Moderated Debate
- Industry Awards Night
- Farewell Party and Comedy Show
We look forward to a great conference that will include invaluable information yet packed with a ton of fun too! If you need additional information, please contact the NMEA office at 800.808.6632 or email info@nmea.org.
WEDNESDAY, October 1 (Education Day)
- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ~ Wayne Outlaw
- 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ~ Basic MEI Session*
- 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ~ Advanced MEI Session*
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ~ Airmar Transducers
- 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ~ Airmar Transducers
- 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ~ Boosters' Reception & Exhibits
THURSDAY, October 2
- 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ~ Annual Business Meeting Breakfast
- 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ~ Exhibits Open
FRIDAY, October 3
- 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ~ Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ~ NMEA2000® Training*
- 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ~ Installation Standards Meeting
- 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ~ USCG/FCC/GMDSS Task Force
- 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ~ Thermal Imaging Seminar
- 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ~ AIS/DSC Seminar
- 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ~ Pool Party & BBQ
SATURDAY, October 4
- 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ~ Breakfast
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ~ Dealer & Manufacturer Moderated Debate
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ~ NMEA Sponsored Lunch
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ~ Navionics Inc. Reception ~ Open Bar
- 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ~ Industry Awards Banquet & Comedy Show
*Pre-Registration Required
Additional Events, Registration Required:
THURSDAY, October 2
- 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ~ First Annual NMEA/FLIR Dealer Cruise; space is limited to the first 60 people (Dealers only)
FRIDAY, October 3
- 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ~ NAVICO Lowrance Fishing Tournament
- 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ~ Wine Tour; space is limited to the first 45 people
